Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Latham

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time Medical Assistant in an Outpatient Orthopedics Office located in Latham, NY. The role involves supporting nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care, performing various patient care duties, and administrative tasks. The position emphasizes a Monday-Friday office hours schedule, offering a good work-life balance and opportunities for career development and advancement through a strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field
Proficient in obtaining manual vital signs
Experience using an electronic health record system
Commitment to confidentiality and respect
Ability to obtain and record patient data including prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, and health screening questionnaires
Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in performing clinical tasks and procedures
Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document health information in the electronic medical record.
Respond to patient concerns appropriately.
Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
Follow proper protocol for specimen collection and delivery.
Participate in meetings and practice huddles.
Complete and scan incoming patient forms into the electronic medical record.
Use Universal Precautions with all encounters and follow procedures for exposure incidents.
Notify physicians regarding patients needing intervention.
Ensure patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned.
Follow office protocol for ordering and stocking supplies.
Perform office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
Handle medical waste appropriately.
Provide educational materials and electronic copies of medical records to patients.
Perform front-end functions including scheduling, registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry/claims, and end-of-day processes.
Perform general duties such as document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
Comply with the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
Perform all mandatory training.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Work cooperatively with team members to ensure quality patient care.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with providers, staff, and colleagues.
Adhere to employment guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct.
Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification.
Cross-cover other areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.